President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one
individual to serve in his Administration.

The President intends to nominate John C. Rood, of Arizona, to be Under
Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the Department
of State. Mr. Rood currently serves as Assistant Secretary
(International Security and Non-Proliferation) at the Department of
State. Prior to this, he served as Special Assistant to the President
and Senior Director for Counterproliferation Strategy at the National
Security Council. Earlier in his career, he served as Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Forces Policy. Mr. Rood received his
bachelor's degree from Arizona State University.